UConn Defeats UCLA, Faces South Carolina in Final

UConn Huskies advanced to the national championship game with a commanding 85-51 victory over UCLA in the NCAA Women's Final Four. UConn's Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd led the charge with 22 and 19 points respectively, while star guard Paige Bueckers added 16 points. This win marks UConn's 13th appearance in the national title game, as they aim for their 12th championship, the first since 2016. UConn will face defending champion South Carolina, whom they defeated by 29 points earlier this season, in a rematch of the 2022 championship game. UCLA's Lauren Betts scored 26 points, but the Bruins were unable to compete with UConn's depth and defensive pressure. This defeat ends UCLA's historic season, marking their first Final Four appearance in the NCAA Tournament era.